In this chapter, the following terms have the meanings indicated. Terms Defined. “Board Secretary” means the Secretary for the Board of Trustees. “Claimant” means a participant or a participating employer that has filed a request for a hearing. “Contested case” has the meaning stated in State Government Article, §10-202, Annotated Code of Maryland. “Administrative Committee” means the Administrative Committee of the Board of Trustees. “Hearing” means a contested case hearing as defined by the Administrative Procedure Act, State Government Article, Title 10, Subtitle 2, Annotated Code of Maryland. “Judge” means an administrative law judge at the Office of Administrative Hearings. “Office” means the Office of Administrative Hearings established as a unit of State government within the Executive Branch responsible for conducting hearings under State Government Article, Title 9, Subtitle 16, Annotated Code of Maryland. Party. “Party” means the Retirement Agency or the claimant whose rights are being adjudicated under this chapter. “Party” includes a participant or participating employer who is permitted to intervene in a contested case in accordance with COMAR 28.02.01.15.